Women’s Initiative

Babst Calland Sponsors 2023 Smart 50 Awards Event

Babst Calland sponsored the Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards event recognizing the top executives of the smartest companies in the Greater Pittsburgh region for their ability to effectively build and lead successful organizations.

Babst Calland Attorney Susanna Bagdasarova introduced a group of the Smart 50 honorees and the Sustainability award.

Babst Calland Attorney Justine Kasznica was a Smart 50 honoree and won the Impact award for the Keystone Space Collaborative.

Alex Farone Interviews with Smart Business Magazine

In her recent interview I-9 procedures are changing and non-compete agreements could be next Alex Farone answers questions pertaining to the recent updates to the I-9 verification process as well as proposed federal changes to non-competition agreements. To read the full interview, click here.

Ember Holmes Interviews with Smart Business Magazine

In her recent interview New laws meant to protect consumer data will affect nearly all companies Ember Holmes answers questions pertaining to several states passing or in the process of implementing data privacy laws, largely in an effort to put control of consumers’ information back into the hands of the consumer. To read the full interview, click here.

Jean Mosites Interviews with Smart Business

In her recent interview with Smart Business, Jean Mosites discusses the uncertainties facing businesses as governments work to address the known or suspected impacts of PFAS. To read the full interview, click here.

Alyssa Golfieri Interviews with Smart Business

In her recent interview with Smart Business, Alyssa Golfieri discusses how buyers can avoid common zoning and land use pitfalls in real estate transactions. To view the article on the interview, click here.

Audra Hutter Authors Smart Business Article

In her recent article How Act 122 of 2022 changes filing requirements for those doing business in PA Audra Hutter explains Act 122, the filing change, and what it means for entities doing business in Pennsylvania. To read the full article, click here.

Susanna Bagdasarova Authors March Smart Business Article

In her recent article New rule requires a business’s beneficial ownership information to be reported in Smart Business, Susanna Bagdasarova discusses the “Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements” final rule issued by the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Click here to view the full article.